

String of heart plants were first introduced to England by the botany collector Robert Fortune between 1847-1850 from China or India, but string of heart plant is now grown worldwide for their ornamental value.

Ceropegia woodii is the string of hearts genus name, and string of hearts are found in both Asia and Africa. String of hearts originate from Africa, but string of hearts are now grown in warm climates around the world. Image: Severin Candrian via Unsplash Origins of String of Hearts Plant When string of hearts get enough water, they will grow very tall to reach for rainfall. They are found in warm climates and string of hearts can be commonly seen growing on the sides of buildings.

They come in a variety of colors, but string of hearts typically have either white or pink flowers on them. String of Hearts are also known as Ceropegia. Read on below if you want more information about string of heart care tips! What is a String of Hearts? The stringiness is caused by shallow roots that make it difficult for them to absorb water from the ground which forces them to rely on dew and rain for hydration. String of hearts are native to the deserts of North America where they grow as low shrubs or small trees with stringy leaves. They come in a variety of colors including red, green, yellow, purple and pink. String of hearts are cacti that have stringy, string-like ribs and long needle-shaped spines.
